FAQ: Melanoma What is melanoma and what causes it? What are the signs of melanoma and what do I do if I find a funny spot or mole? What are things patients should do for non-visible melanoma? What should I do if I notice a changing mole and what should happen next? How is Melanoma […]

Marilyn Kippley came to Columbia Surgical Associates with a melanoma diagnosis in September of 2015. Marilyn had a pigmented mole on her calf since she was a child. However, she noticed that it was becoming darker, so she scheduled an appointment with dermatologist, Dr. Helen Tergin. Dr. Tergin biopsied the area and determined it to be melanoma. Marilyn was then referred to Dr. Nicole Nelson at Columbia Surgical Associates. In October of 2015, Dr. Nelson surgically […]